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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 217.91 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 217.91 and 133.10 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 217.91 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/217.91 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 217.91 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 29,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,002.73/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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